Sumitra
Sumitra
@sumitra
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Joined: Jun 19, 2020
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RE: Solar Eclipse Event

Have to say, I’m feeling pretty knackered today, after that event and a Blackheath observing event yesterday evening I'm not surprised! :) I hope yo...

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RE: Weather Prospects for the Solar Eclipse

Oh no! Sorry to hear that your filter hasn’t arrived in time Did you find anywhere in time in the end? Yes thanks!! It is not going to be as funky...

8 years ago
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RE: Weather Prospects for the Solar Eclipse

Well, sadly it seems that the shop didn't post it to the correct address I asked them to, and so I have no solar filter to finish my DIY filter. Grrr....

8 years ago
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RE: Weather Prospects for the Solar Eclipse

Well, with this, we have likelihoods! 85% is great! And I like that there is a 0% chance of total cloud cover!   Eclipse March 2015 MetCheck li...

8 years ago
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RE: Weather Prospects for the Solar Eclipse

Yes, I do. I’ll bring it along. I have a few different adapters for cameras, so will bring all I have. Hopefully one of them will fit! Fantastic! So ...

8 years ago
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RE: Weather Prospects for the Solar Eclipse

Not a problem. It’s currently sitting in the hallway, along with all the other equipment I’m bringing tomorrow, so I’ll just stick it in the car. I’m...

8 years ago
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RE: Weather Prospects for the Solar Eclipse

Very good! In colour too! Thanks! ;-) it had to be in colour, I don't really do B&W photography ;-) Do you still want me to bring a spare tripod?...

8 years ago
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RE: Weather Prospects for the Solar Eclipse

PS I chose colourful card as a conversational piece, should the clouds be in the way and need to have fun with something! ;)

8 years ago
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RE: Weather Prospects for the Solar Eclipse

Well, I am, by nature, an optimist… you have to be to enjoy astronomy in this country! It’ll be fun whatever happens. Agreed, I'm so optimistic I mad...

8 years ago
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RE: Weather Prospects for the Solar Eclipse

Who to believe? I guess we haven’t got long to find out! Ha! Decision theory to the rescue: Pick the one you like most, and you risk being disappoint...

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RE: Comet Lovejoy

Fantastic capture, Sumitra! Lovejoy sure looking as sexy as its namesake. Thanks, Tej! It was fun, I am so glad my friend and his father invited me ...

8 years ago
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RE: Comet Lovejoy

Wonderful image, Sumitra. I’m really impressed. And you managed to capture the tail as well! Really beautiful, well done. Thanks, Mike! Much appreci...

8 years ago
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RE: Comet Lovejoy

Here it is! Feedback welcome! Taken on Mont Cima near Aspremont on an evening with Florent Dubreuil his father. On a full moon night as I am leaving ...

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